Your own cabin at a world-class resort

Why: Because you're torn between the idea of a lavish spa and golf retreat, and an off-the-beaten-path cabin getaway. You want every detail taken care of, but you would rather not deal with ever-present resort staff. You want to partake in traditional summer recreational activities—kayaking, fishing and the like—without schlepping the gear. And you could really use a great massage and a nice dinner with a decent wine list.

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Sandhill at Destination Kohler. A luxe, 2,000-square-foot backwoods cabin nestled on 350 acres of wildflower-covered wilderness, Sandhill sleeps four comfortably (plus two more via a sleeper sofa) and features an open floor plan ideal for communal lazing about. Among the comforts of home are a gas fireplace, a chef-inspired kitchen and, because this is Kohler country, two full baths including a luxuriously deep soaking tub, plus a stand-alone sauna hut. Rates: $985-$1,135 per night based on four-person occupancy, depending on season.

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Arrive at Sandhill to a stocked fridge thanks to the grocery service from nearby Woodlake Market. We recommend ordering items for breakfast and lunch plus snacks, eliminating trips to the store. Sandhill's kitchen comes with everything from a coffee maker to chef-quality tools. For dinner, consider Kohler's dozen or so restaurants and dining rooms throughout the resort, all of which are stops on the free shuttle circuit departing from the American Club, Kohler's five-star hotel, a 10-minute drive. Or make the meal come to you: Sandhill offers the option to book a personal chef dinner at the cabin. It's a soup-to-nuts experience, complete with floral arrangements plucked from the grounds and dishwashing.

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Kohler is known for its spa and golf facilities, both of which are available to guests of Sandhill. But the real perk is Sandhill's built-in access to River Wildlife, Kohler's 500-acre wilderness preserve, which rounds out the cabin experience. Trapshooting and five-stand shooting are offered year-round, and fishing spans a long season on either side of summer—either self-guided or with a fly-fishing expert who has led successful outings for decades. Other summer and seasonal activities include canoeing or kayaking the scenic Sheboygan River (May-September), an impressive archery setup reminiscent of summer camps of yore (May-October), and woodland horseback riding (May-November).

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This is all presuming you vacate the Sandhill grounds, which are vast enough to explore for hours. Cut through prairie grass fields woven around wildlife ponds, explore 2 miles of trail via foot or all-terrain bicycles kept at the cabin. There's a cozy fire pit encircled with Adirondack chairs, and a porch swing has unobstructed views of nothing but nature. And if you must (and you should), the famed Kohler Waters Spa is a 10-minute drive from the cabin, offering a requisite dip before returning to your paradise in the wilderness.

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This is roughing it, Kohler style, at Sandhill, which sleeps four very comfortably.